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I am in the minority here, as I was one that did not exercise during my weight loss. I had some injuries that did prevent me from working out. That being said, it took me one year to lose 70 plus pounds. My body feels so much better w/o the additional weight. No longer have the constant pain in my back and knees. I can sit on the couch and cross my legs (like a pretzel) when watching TV. I used to do this when I was a kid.... that's when I realized how much progress I made w/o any formal exercise program. It's also when I knew that physically I could do some exercise. I still have problems with my neck, back and hips (somewhat) but I have learned when I can and can not do. I don't have the money to get a treadmill, etc., but I can do stretching exercises, some weight training, walking (even in place, if you don't want to go outside). The benefits of exercise include being physically fit, getting toned and tightened (there will be lose skin w/o toning) and being able to keep your calories up. If I didn't do some kind of exercise, I would only be able to eat about 1300 calories to maintain my weight (per BMR charts), so I enjoy being able to eat low carb and eating enough to satisfy my appetite. When I "try" to go back to low fat and higher carbs, I am constantly hungry. This WOE is a constant learning process, but worth the effort! Anyway, do exercise and you'll be surpised at how much better you feel and how much quicker you get results!